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The Clinton News Record, 1915-06-17, Page 4Clinton News-Recoi d June I7th, 1915 . Hullett Township Mr. Michael Morrison, who has, the contract for building a bridge near illarloclr, commenced the work this week: It is the Spirit That Counts. (Toronto Star.) There are, whole Niagaras of energy waiting to be developed' in tlie stnall- er towns and villages ofOntario. There are hundreds of beau•ty spots to which travellers could.- be drawn. There is an iinmenfse reservoir of in- tellectual and, tiioial power which. only needs to be drawn into channels where it may do its work. The size of a community is of comparatively little importance, It is the spirit that counts: Dungannon. Miss Amelia Bellamy was in Goder- ich last week, Mr, and Mrs, Ilesson of Stratford wore guests last week at the. home of Mr. and Mrs. 5. le. Treleaven. Misses Hazel and Olive Henry of Flesherton have been visiting friends Hereabouts for. some Little time, Mrs, H. Turner returned last week to her Thome at Bogota, N.J., after an extended visit with ,friends here. Many from here attended the funer- al of the late • Thos. Treleaven of Lucknow on Tuesday of •last week. The deceased was a native of• :1slh- field and W. a brother `of Messrs, Robert, W. A,,and S. N. Treleaven of ithis' rtllage, Ws wife and one daugh- ter survive. St. Helen's Mr. Wallace Miller accompanied hy, Misses Luella Shaw and Jidna Woods spent Sunday at 13eIuevale. Miss Pritchard is visiting friends around St. Helens at present. We are sorry to report that Mr. Thos. Todd is not keeping as t: ell as his many ;friends would like tb The funeral -of Hobert Gordon,' in - fent son of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. 'Levis, took ]dace to Bethel cemetery on Saturday. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents as this is the second` ittiliotion inside of six months. The baby was ten mo'ntbs' old. Mr: J. Barbour of Lucknow spent Sunday at Si. Ielens. Wedding bells are ringing on the 10th concession. The funeral of the late Mr, ide- Roberts took place to Dungannon cemetery last week. Deceased was o` ei: eighty years old. Mr. Ed.- Seekings spent the week- end at the home of Mrs. Jas, Ram - age. Mr. Dave Todd had a Fee last . lash week raising his barns in pre- -"" paration -for cement foundations. When, finished Dave willhave up-to- date 'buildings. Hensall Mr. and Mrs. Fred SdiaUacomhe and loIrs, Ellis and slaughter motored to Goderielh recently to visit friends. Mr. and .Mrs. Walter Iliancaster and family from the west have been. visit- ing •relatives in town and vicinity. Mrs ,Malloy and her ,sistor, Miss' Hazel Drakes, are 's:ending a - few weeks with friends at Buffalo and Cleveland. Mrs. Robt, Bonth"on has returned', after a visit, of some length with her daughters .in I3arrie. Miss Ethel Clark, daughter of Mr. Janes Clark, was married on.. Wed- nesdi+fyi of last week, to' "Mr. John Mason of .Wawanosh township. Mr, Percy Wiggins of town was wedded in London on Wednesday of last week to Miss,Crace McBride of that city. The residents on the south side of Oxford streetare asking that 'cement walks be laid and the council will probably grant their request, Seaforth. Mrs 'Milligan of London was the guest last week of Mrs, W, E. South- gate. • Dr.' Atkinson and This son, Garnet, of Detroit visited the former's moth- er, ;Mrs. M. C. Chesney, prior to the departure of the latter for the seat.. of war, he being a lieutenant, in the Canadian Army Dental Carps. Mr., and Miss Cuthill, wlio lately, moved here from Brussels,, left last week with' the former'e son for a visit at bis borne in limina, Sask. Mise l'Iarvey, has returned in her home in London after a visit in town With her sister, Mrs. (1)r.) Burrows. Miss Rose Dorsey has gone on an extended trip to friends -in Duluth and Virginia. Mrs. Geo. Shiithers of Toronto, formerly of town, has been visiting old friends here, The members of Britannia; Lodge A. 8'. and A. M. at a recent meeting presented. M. Wm. Ballantyne with an address and a Morris Chair in recognition' of `his fifty years' con- nection with the lodge. On Tuesday of tare',week Miss Mary. Marcella Nigh of 'ruckcrsnhith `ivies married ,to Mr, John Joseph Walsh Of ilfclifllop,' Mrs. Cleo. Clark and -two daughters of South Dakota have lima visiting the ladtl',s ..1)rother, Mi'. W. C. Lands - borough of ri'ucsersmith,. Mrs. Anderson of Wyoming is spend- ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. R. IL Peck. Miss Gertrude Laidlaw of Detroit has been a guest at the home of Dr. •and Mts. Hodgins. Postmaster Williams has-been. vis- iting friends at Mount Clemens, Mich. Mrs. McCormick of Minneapolis has been visiting Mrs. J. C. Greig, A , D. Strong of Gait. was arrested last week on a cearge of setting fire to the building owned by him which was recently burned here. The build- ing was heavily insured, it is said. Judgment was reserved, 1 Ready- GONH Ogg Dey Goods To -Wear and Home Garments Furnishing s SPECRL SAU LJ%DIES' StJI Just 8 spring suits left we do not want to carry these over to next season. They are up to the minute in style, The cloth is the best that has been produced for the sea- son's wear, colors, black, navy, grey and copenhagen. Your choice Of any suit left at exactly %'price, Special Sale of Ladies' and Misses' and Childrens' Coats. Just about 15 -coats to clear all this,season's styles, good qual- ity cloth, most all sizes, Your choice IA price. White .Wash Skirts 95c. Two dozen white wash skirts I made of Rep and Indian Head, some of these are slightly soiled and mostly small sizes. Not one of#'' there for less than $7„50, some as ,i high as $2,00. Your choice 95c, i SATURDAY SALE of KITCHEN APRONS. Overall kitchen and gener- al purpose .aprons splendid i quality percale, either loose or shaped to fit figure, We have sold over 20 dozen of these aprons; Your choice Saturday 60c. Blgth A town band has been organiicd the following having been, appointed officers : President, Rev, T, 11. Farr Secretary, J. M.,'lianiilton ;' '1'Isasur;- erl Dr, McTaggart ; Managing Cont m;ittee Dr. Milne, Neil, Taylor, Dr, MeTaggart, aggart, 5, H. Gridley, 10. E. Rob- iuson and Jas. Tiernan. Tho three latter were appointed to purchase -in- strumento end before many weeks go by it M aspected Blyth will have a full ,ledged, 'hind, Mt al Mary Milne and Miss. Maggie .Johnston were visiting in Clinton recently. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Deese and family motored up front. Berlin re. Gently and visited the fortner's zbro- ther, Mr,: C. H. Beese. Rev. 7'. H. and Mrs. Farr and children motored over to ' Durham with Mr: fVfooro recently. Goderich. Messrs, Roy hunt and Troy Lumby, who sailed on the steamer ,"Winona," kill the. boat at ' Montreal • and re- turned to town. The "Winona" has been .chartered for the Atlantic, trade: Miss Minnie Harris is spending a few weeks in Detroit. ` Mr, and Mrs: Robe, Henry, Mr, Stewart ash Miss Maude 'Henry 'of. Windsor have arrived in town and taken up their residence in their sum- mer home at the lake side. ' Mrs. Wiggins was called to Detroit last -week owing totheserious illness of -her . sister. Mr. II. R. Wigle attended the coun- cil of 'the College of Pharmacy at Toronto last week. C'a•pt. Babb accompanied Inc Capt. • Chas. Babb, on a trip to Mon- treal last week. Castle Griffin Statistics. From the report of Vie Inspector of Prisons bhs following figures are tak- en sheering-'Ibe number of 'commit- ments shade to the Goderich• gaol for ;drunkenness during the yearn 1.885 to 1914, bbth years inclusive in 1385 there were 3, 1586, 4, in 1887, arose, in 1888,4, in 1889, 2, in 1890, 6, in 1601, 5, in 1892, 2, in 1893, 3, lir 1894, 3, in. 1895-1896, none, in 1887; 2, in 1698, 1, in 1899, 2, in 1900, 5, in 1901, 5, in 1902, 1, in 1903, 2, in 1004, 8, in 1085, 14, in 1906, 8, in 1907, 1, in 1908, 3, in 1000, 18, in 1010, 5, in 1911, 8, in 1912, 6, in 1913, 13, in 1011, 6. The following figures show the num- ber of persons committed to Goderich goal durifig the past rear ending Sept. 30th, 1911t : Males, 65, females, 5, total, 70. Number under 16 years of ago, male, 1, .female, none, •over 16, reale, 6h, female, 5. Number corn- mitted for first time, 45, for Second time, lie, for the third time, 4, for more than the third time, 5. Per- sons of unsound mime, 7, acquitted on trial and discharged, 8, discharged tin- der suspended sentence, 0, sentenced for any period, 46. 4 were, sentenced for assault, 6 for drunk and disorder- ly conduct, 1 for obstructing , con- stable, 2 for indecent assault, 3 for larceny, 1 for manslaughter, 211 for vagrancy. 21 of the prisoners were married, 49 wen unmarried,. 5 could neither read nor write 30 were tett- perate, 31 were intemperate, 2 *were sentenced to goal and afterwards transferred let central prison, 1 10 Ilhe Provincial Penitentiary, 43 remained in gaol mail the expiration of their: sentence -or the payment of then' fine, 6 were acquitted on trial and dis- :charged from custody. 12 were found guilty in the county judge's criminal court, and 18 elected to be tried by ithi'y, Joseph C. Griffin is the name of the Huron County Gaoler. 70 pris- oners were committed to his care in the year. The inaintanetee' of '21 of these was defrayed ,by the Province, in 40 cases the Municipalities from which they came defrayed expenses. 475 days was the taunter of, days' cus- tody of Provincial prisoners, 1911 days being the number of days' cus- tody for ' municipel prisoner The cost of fuel, food, and clothing for the institution amounted to 8791.48, sal- aries to 91700, total gaol expenses, $2,461.48. The. average cot per prisoner for entire gaol expenditure, 835.16; goaler's salary, $750, turn- key's, .9600, matron's, -$200, - .ser - goon's, 9150. ' There are 12 cells in the county gaol, 18 was the greatest number in custody at one time, the lowest num- ber being 1. Winghs m' Mt:. and 'Mrs. J. H. Chapman, Mrs. II. P, Chapman and Miss F. A. Chap- man of Ripley motored over and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. P. Solomon last week, Mr., Sid. Scroggs of 'Toronto was the guest of Mr. W. T. Willis over a week -end recently, Mrs. E. Lownsbury and Mrs, J. A, lCckley of Philadelphia have been vis- iting their parents, Mr. and . Mrs, Thos. Scott, , Mr. and .Mrs. Dudley Holmes were in Toronto recently,, The Passing of Mrs, William Hicks. Another of, the old, residents' of God- erich township, ht tile. person of Min, Wm, kicks, ppcsed, peiteeftillp away on the evening of Sunday, June 6131, ah the residence of icer son William, Mrs, 1-Iicks has hot enjoyed good health Inc a number of years. She was horn Oct, 2nd, 1833, in Cornwall, England, was niarried in 1855 to the ,late William Hicks', and cane to Canada in 1857 with her husband and ;two small children. They first settled, near Belleville where they lived sixteen roars and ;' then 'moved to Goderich township where they spent their remaining days. Eight children were born to them. Thomas and Ann parsed away a number of years ago and Hart sixteen months ago. In addition there are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother : Guy of the 11th concession, Godcri.ch. township, Mrs, IIart Udy of Peel township, William of the old home- stead and Misses Ronilya and Regina who lived; with their' mother and were devoted in their cam of her. The family were alt present at the mother's dying bed -side. The funeral took place to Maitland cemetery and waslargely attended by neighbors and old friends. The Rev, Mr. Jonee•Bateman was the officiating clergyman at the.ihouse and graversidc and, the pallbearers were Mesmr:s. John Rodgers, James TVill, William Driver, Wilmot Haake, Alfred Tobhut aid]. George Lamprey. The sincere symli+atliy .of the whole community is extended to the bereav- ed family. "Farewell, dear mother, you have gone, Your earthly sufferings o'er, The friends wbo knew and Moved you, Will know you here no more. You have left lonely hearts behind: yuan, And also a.lonely home, You, with all you love and kindness, Now, are sleeping in the tomb. Dearest mother, we will miss you, Miss your bright and cheerful face, But We know that,you have left us For a brightandbetter place. One . more . place on earth is vacant, One more place in heaven :filled, One'nrore, to"join, .the :heavenly chor- us, Though on earth her voice is still- ed. It was hard to lose dear mother, But .she has only gone before, For we hope again to meet her, Then to meet and part no more." Dungannon The funeral took place to Dungan- non cemetery, on Wednesday , of last week of Mr. Thomas McRoberts, one of the pioneers of West Wawanosh, who died near St, Helens, aged eigh- ty-two years. Grey Township Rev. 'Phomas Jackson, fur 55 years a Methodist minister, died last Fri- day at his Bone in St. Thomas,. He had been in tailing health Inc sopne time, Mr. Jac. sou was born in Ire- land in 1833 and came with 1nS par- ents to Canada over sixty years ago. His people settled: fn Grey township near Brussels. in his early years he taught school ho Ilowick, neer Gor- ric, and in 1860 entered the ministry of the New Connection 111bthcadist Chuuir. Ile was ordained with Rev, T)r, (1 Lindy of this city, and they, spent the first year of ministerial life to-. giber in Owen Sound.' In 1876 he was united in marriage to the present Mrs. Jackson. Besides a widow he leans• one son, Rev. George ,Iackson cif Windsor, and three daughters, ' [Fast Wawanosh rxsv After an illness of several months, James Netheryu ha,i passed away at the home of itis daughter, Mrs, Robb. Owens, con 9, '.Hast Wawanosh rat bis 88rd year. The deceased had been a sufferer for souse months from gas- grins and m• spite of all that medical skill • could do the disease claimed its victim Mr. Nethery was one of the pioneers of these parts. A man whose word was as good as his bond, hon- orable in the highest sense. i3y dint of his perseverance he ' acquired . a comfortable home for his family and himauelf. He was. a Conservative in politics and a staunch Orangeman, al- so a pillar in the Beigravo English church, being instrumental in assist- ing to organize the congregation in the early de yS' and in the building of the present house of worship.: Mr. Nethery was born in Ireland and came , to Canada with his parents when a youth. He married Mary none who predeceased hint several year4 ago, as also,111. a daughter, Mas. James Nicholl, and two sons in infancy. There is left to mourn his departure five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Vancanp, Mrs. John Wigbtman, Mrs, Owens, Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Fai'rser- vice of Hultett. • The ,funeral leas held from St. P sill's church, Belgrave; to McCrea's' cemetery, FURNITURE, RU(S AND LINOLIUMS We can assist you in selecting your furniture i4' you are going to furnish your home, or if you only want some odd pieces you will find it to your advantage to inspect our stock and see the bargains we are giving. We also carry a good line of violins, pianos and organs. - Our undertaking department ie up-to-date in every 're- spect and we guarantee the best of satisfaction. JAS. DUNFOR Undertaker and Funeral Director. Night and Sunday calls answered at residence over store, 28 Phone 28 1 Wingham Mr, John Agnew has gone on a viarlt to bis sons ill the,State of, Ohio, Mr, ,r;penee Currie has accepted a position at Mansfield, Ohio, and Mit last week to aniline Iris duties. -. Mies Dell Mitchell was at St. 'l'htimart last week attending the clos- lug° eseJ0ieei of Alma Gollegee Mr, and Mi.s, 1) Tell are speuduig a few we5118 at, Glravenliurst fol line. bonen t of the former.'s health. Miss N. )insley is home from De- troit and wilt remain for the sum- mer., Dr. W. J. Roe, who has been in town for seine time, having been called home on account of the illness of his father, the, late John Roe, re- turned last week to P+hiladelphia: Miss Hannah Wilson ,hao returned to resume her: duties at Grace Hos- pital, Toronto, after a vacation spent at her home here. Mr, and Mrs, 'W. J-. Grecs: have been taking an auto tour. They went first to Toronto and• have also, visited several points in the Stale .of ' New York. Mr. And Mrs., John Landsborough of Winnipeg visited friends in Wing - hem last week.` Miss Jean McGillvray, da""tighter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch. MOGillvray of town, has enlisted With the Chicago unit of doctors and nurses for ' over- seas service. They leave immediately. for the front. Zurich Mr. and Mrs. Wendel 'Smith of the Closhen Line are spending a week or so with friends at Alpine, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yunghlut and family are visiting relatives 'at New Haven, Mich. Mr, 11. Well has been in Detroit. Mr. Ilerman Walter: and Mr. Wm. Trdinner were in Goderioh last week serving on the ;fury.. • Miss Celia Hess hasreturned from a visit with her sister at Goderiuh. -Mr. and Mrs, D. S. Morrow and family of 13ee,ton visited the latter's parents, Mr.•and,Mrs, J. F. Z3eckboll, recently,. HOME STUDY Arts Courses' only. SUMMER SCHOOL j.- MN and AUGUST: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON, ONTARIO. ARTS EDUCATION MEDICINE SCHOOL OF MINING CHEMICAL MINI MECHANICAL.6 CIVIL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GTSO. Y. CFUO'VN, Registrar «MADE IN CANADA" • Ford Touring Car. Price $590 Your neighbor chives a Ford -why don't you ? We aro selling more Fords in Canada this year than ever before -because ,Canadiansdemand the best in motor cat service at the lowest pos- sible cost. The "Made in Canada" Ford is a necessity -not a luxury. Prices quoted F.O.B. Ford, Touring Oar $500 ; Town Car price on applica- tion. All Ford oars are fully equipped, inched inn electric headlights. No cars sold unequip- ped, Buyers of Ford cars will share in our profits if we sell 30,000 cars between August lst, 1914 and. August 1st, 1915. BERT I,ANGFO D R . Dealer Clinton, Ont. Phone 183. De Laval Cream Separator The World Standard. Ideal Green Feed Silos, Alpha Gasoline Engines, De Laval Oil and Wendott Cleanzer. Stock of repairs kept at my house'3 doors west of Commercial Hotel and repairing done Saturday afternoons. Also Agent for' Newcombe Pianos. D. W. Hamilton, Phone 207 Clinton. NATIONAL PORTLAND GEMENT We have. just received a carload of the same old brand. of Portland Cement which has always given you such com- plete satisfaction. It always fills your requirements„ You cannot snake a mistake using the National. S. J. ANDREWS, - Clinton JUST TO TJTEIR LIKING. • The Allies :a "lf only that BeibishGovcrnineait had been as geney, our plans would liave aitcceedecl. lere slow as 1 tau, ,Sir Vgiltrid;e see ahi Incresing Your Prosperity HE surest way to get rich is to increase the multiplier ; which means for the merchants o't Clinton -increase your eosto'mers rather than add to the lines you are selling, or the stock you are carrying. Adding to the number of the lines you sell or to the volume of the stock you carry is not the way surest to pros- perity. Indeed, this has ruined thou- sands of men, The surer way is to multiply custom- ers. No ,business can prosper or grow that doesn't add many customers each Year, Customers must be added by pu rposeful effort - by seeking them. Waiting for them to rind you is folly, Seek them by the news- paper advertising. This is the only sure way , to build up num- bers. To the Merchants of Clinton and Surrounding Villages. You can multiply your customers through a series of good advertisements THE NEWS -RECORD, Ask tis about the cost of advertising, The Nimble Penny Beats the Slow Dollar. in,